Question

Now, look up an alternative process for decision making on the internet. You will find there are hundreds of ideas. Tell me what it is in a paragraph of about 300 words. Dr Nosich has one technique that works well in many situations. But, it is not the only one. I encourage you to experiment with several and find the process that works best for you. After selecting the process and writing about it, go through the process writing a sentence for each step in this new technique. If you train yourself to follow a plan, you will always present well!

Answer 1

Dr Nosich asserts "Critical thinking is the backbone of decision making" wherein he puts an emphasis on intellectual humility and intellectual courage and not merely problem solving tendency. This is the reason why "Critical thinking" tends to be a wider facet in the context of decision amaking.

There are numerous views regarding varied alternative process for decision making on the internet. Other than the routine steps in the decision making process, right from the first step identification of the problem to the last step taking feedback and reviewing the decision, there are some fascinating approaches to decision making that have turned as root reasons for success for many organisations.

One such time tested method in the context of Indian philosophy is "Brain Stilling". It is nearly a contradiction to "Brain Storming" which is a brain child of the western world.

Brain stilling refers to an inward/ internal facet of the human existence wherein deep thought process, meditation, silence and sanctity help a person or organisation to reach to a holistic and ideal decision.